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Grown with Love

by Valeria Wicker
Valeria Wicker
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A boy with the greenest of thumbs works to unlock the mystery behind his elderly neighbor's inability to keep a plant alive and to find her the perfect botanical companion in this sweet picture book for fans of Millie Fleur's Poison Garden and When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree.
Oliver is a proud plant-grafter and scientist who uses his verdant know-how to help his community by pairing all his neighbors with the most useful plant. He grows the Climatis Enduris for Mr. Finch to keep him dry, the Housum Immaculatis to help Mrs. Kulp stay on top of her chores, and the Shrub Architectis for Ms. Lloyd to keep her dog fenced in.

But Oliver's trickiest customer is Mrs. Kroftombottom, who cannot keep a plant alive no matter how hard she tries. Oliver makes it his mission to grow some greenery that she can maintain, using the scientific method to determine what's gone wrong in her garden. Can he unlock the secret ingredient that will allow her plants—and Mrs. Kroftombottom herself—to flourish?

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    December 3, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9781665947091
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    • English

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    • Kirkus

      September 15, 2024
      A young plant grafter struggles to find a solution to a neighbor's persistent case of "black-thumbitis." Oliver's plants are a gift to those around him. His "Climatus Enduris" extends like an umbrella over the mail carrier, keeping him dry in the rain, while his "Shrub Architectis" fences in Ms. Lloyd's yard so her puppy can't run off. When Oliver meets Mrs. Kroftombottom, he quickly realizes that her case is dire: She kills every plant she touches. Oliver tries planting some flowers that can survive even the toughest soil; they quickly die. And even Oliver's "Daisy Heavy-Dutyum" expires once he gives it to her. Oliver realizes that lonely Mrs. Kroftombottom and her plants need companionship and a little TLC to thrive. This charming story is a testament to the transformational power of meaningful relationships. The illustrations, reminiscent of stills from Pixar films, are most captivating when depicting Mrs. Kroftombottom's lonely home, the light from the window playing across the floor in an empty room. A close-up of a wall of photos is evidence of a life filled with love; several images depict Mrs. K. with a loving spouse, now missing from her life. The pacing and simplicity of this story make it an appropriate fit for the preschool and kindergarten crowd. Oliver is brown-skinned, while Mrs. Kroftombottom is light-skinned; their community is diverse. A sweet tug on the heartstrings.(Picture book. 4-6)

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